Empire by Law: The Ottoman Origins of the Mandate System in the Middle East
Empire by Law traces the productive possibilities of autonomy and international law in the late Ottoman empire and argues that “privileged” provinces were central to the way in which the state conceptualized its sovereignty, and provided an important alternative model for imperial organization among the empire’s diverse subjects. Ottoman autonomy laid the groundwork for the mandate system established in the Middle East after World War I.
Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
The Torn Republic: Turkey's Search for Civilizational Identity
Please join us to celebrate Dr. M. Hakan Yavuz and the publication of his new book, The Torn Republic: Turkey's Search for Civilizational Identity (Oxford University Press).
Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Lessons from Recently Published Book Authors, with tea and treats!
Please join us for the next College of Humanities Research Event, “Lessons from Recently Published Book Authors, with tea and treats!” In recent years, College of Humanities faculty have published a record number of acclaimed academic books.
This afternoon gathering will celebrate their work and make the publishing process more visible. It will take place on Friday, October 23rd from 3-4:30 pm in LNCO 2110. Presenting authors include: Leandra Hernández, Ashton Lazarus, Joe Metz, Melissa Parks, Susie Porter, Jeremy Rosen, Natalie Stillman-Webb, and Thomas Swenson.
For questions and to RSVP, please contact Robin Jensen at r.e.jensen@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Day After Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 27, 2026.
Christmas Day
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 25, 2026.